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Public Art & Community Initiatives Celebrating Maple Ridge 150

Meet the Artist Carly Bouwman is a Fraser Valley based freelance visual artist/ designer with a personal art practice that includes an ongoing collection of expressive abstract and nature-themed paintings. In addition to her personal works, Carly specializes in creating custom commissioned art for clients and offers a wide range of services for public, commercial, and residential projects. With a 3-year graphic design diploma and over 20 years of experience, her commitment to community engagement is evident in her narrative-driven commissions, vibrant public murals, and contributions to museum exhibits and public celebrations. Through Carly’s art, she strives to nurture a sense of interconnectedness within our communities and natural surroundings.

Project: Community Engagement Mural In collaboration with partners and residents, Carly will design 3 neighbourhood murals and 1 city mural that reflects a combination of natural elements and community landmarks that identify what the residents of Maple Ridge appreciate about their community. The design will include vibrant colours that speak to the energy of the themes and the imagery will be simplified into graphic shapes that can easily be painted by all. All completed murals will be unveiled at the September 14, Our Neck of the Woods, event in Memorial Peace Park . Paint with Carly at the Following Events:

May 18 | Tsuyuki Park Rock the Block to paint an East Maple Ridge Mural that incorporates elements of Webster’s Corner, Albion, Thornhill, Whonnock and Ruskin.

June 15 | Blaney Hamlet Park Rock the Block to paint a North Maple Ridge Mural that incorporates elements of Silver Valley, Alouette Valley, and Yennadon.

July 1 | Canada Day in Memorial Peace Park to paint a mural for Maple Ridge.

August 10 | Hammond Park Rock the Block to paint a West Maple Ridge Mural that incorporates elements of Hammond, Laity View and Port Haney.